Senior Director, Early Development Team Lead

Senior Director, Early Development Team Lead

Role Summary :

The Early Development Team (EDT) Lead is a critical role working to deliver Otsuka's pipeline and bring differentiated medicines to patients. The EDT Leader will lead asset focused multi-disciplinary teams from pre-clinical through demonstration of clinical proof of concept through to late stage development. The EDTL will be accountable to Early Development Leadership and will lead EDTs to : (i) craft a vision, strategy and development plan for early assets (ii) develop a set of objective progression criteria for each asset advancing through the Otsuka pipeline (iii) deliver the programs to the organization and (iv) evaluate opportunities to build value in the pipeline.

Key Role Accountabilities :

• Strategy & Execution
• Leads Early Development teams to deliver early phase assets through clinical PoC, that supports go / no-go decisions for further development.
• Engages EDT members and cross company stakeholders to devise and implement an agreed development strategy for early phase portfolio assets through clinical PoC, aligned with late phase Development and Commercial.
• Effectively engages with and utilizes governance and advisory bodies to agree, revise and progress asset development plans proposed by the EDTs.
• Continually analyzes, progresses, and engages EDT members and stakeholders to solve problems and deliver data-driven decisions.
• Ensures that the EDT delivers to Full Development assets that meet robust Target Reimbursable Product Profiles that can achieve pricing, reimbursement, access and puts forward recommendations when these criteria cannot be met.
• Ensures the process and output of the team meets set milestones, within timelines & budget while remaining cognizant of opportunities to streamline development without compromising quality.
• Engages senior leaders and functional area stakeholders to ensure alignment of program strategy and operational plans with functional area capabilities.
• Leadership & Matrix Alignment
• Works with EDT to set goals and objectives for asset development; ensures aligned functional and individual objectives (for self and team members) across the matrix to accomplish the asset development plan.
• Oversees relevant sub-teams and ensures clear goals and objectives are in place, provides feedback and coaching, and holds sub-team leaders accountable for key deliverables.
• Facilitates objective and effective decision making among team members.
• Builds productive relationships with functional heads of all groups that interact with the EDT, and partners with them to advance the EDT goals and secure resources.
• Communicates key program information, risks, and milestones, and ensures information flow across key stakeholders, governance teams, functional leaders, team members, etc.

Experiences and expertise required :

Competencies :

Compensation :

Minimum $225,490.00 - Maximum $337,180.00, plus incentive opportunity : The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Company benefits :

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Disclaimer :

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com) .

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